In all troublous events we may find comfort, though it be only in the negative admission that things might have been worse.
For still I see that forethought spares afterthought and after-sorrow.
To take offence is a great folly, and to give offence is a great folly - I know not which is the greater.
the fruit of life is experience, not happiness.
Kindness is always fashionable.
youth is always sure that change must mean something better.